Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy invites you to the launch of the first comprehensive database documenting the extent of criminalisation and punishment in India, accompanied by the State of the System Report –  an in-depth examination of the impact of overcriminalisation on citizens, businesses, and the State.

The event will feature a presentation of the database and key insights from the report and a panel discussion on the impact of criminalisation on individuals, businesses, and the State, featuring:

• Justice V Ramasubramanian, Chairperson, National Human Rights Commission
• Mr. Sidharth Luthra, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court
• Dr. Shamika Ravi, Member, Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister, India

The details for the discussion are as follow:

Date:  23rd April, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (High tea will be served before the event)
Venue: Deputy Speaker Hall, Constitution Club of India, Vithal Bhai Patel House, Rafi Marg, New Delhi